The Challenge

by Andrew D. Lambert

Book Overview

In the summer of 1812 Britain stood alone, fighting for her very survival against a vast European Empire. Only the Royal Navy stood between Napoleon's legions and ultimate victory. In that dark hour America saw its chance to challenge British dominance: her troops invaded Canada and American frigates attacked British merchant shipping, the lifeblood of British defence. War polarised America. The south and west wanted land, the north wanted peace and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571273203
• ISBN13: 9780571273201
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.0" x 9.5"